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Russia's Shadow Fleet Escorted Through English Channel, Challenges Royal Navy

Russia's Shadow Fleet Escorted Through English Channel, Challenges Royal Navy

The Russian Navy has escorted two sanctioned tankers, part of its 'shadow fleet', through the English Channel, challenging the Royal Navy. The tankers, sanctioned by the US, EU, and UK, were accompanied by the Russian frigate Admiral Grigorovich. This action follows a legal review confirming the UK's right to interdict such vessels. Despite this, the tankers passed without incident, highlighting gaps in enforcement. The incident reflects ongoing tensions in maritime security, with similar interceptions occurring in other regions like the Baltic.

Ukrainian forces operating in Libya have attacked a Russian tanker, officials say

Ukrainian forces operating in Libya have attacked a Russian tanker, officials say

Two Libyan officials say that Ukrainian forces are operating in western Libya and that they used the region to strike a Russian tanker in the Mediterranean last month

UN to vote on watered-down resolution to open the Strait of Hormuz. Russia and China are key

UN to vote on watered-down resolution to open the Strait of Hormuz. Russia and China are key

The U.N. Security Council is scheduled to vote on a resolution aimed at reopening the Strait of Hormuz

Iran's proposal to collect tolls in the Strait of Hormuz violates trade norms

Iran's proposal to collect tolls in the Strait of Hormuz violates trade norms

To end the war with the United States and Israel, Iran is demanding the right to collect tolls in the Strait of Hormuz as a precondition for reopening the waterway vital to world oil supplies

Russian Grain Ship Attacked by Ukrainian Drones, Raising Global Food Security Concerns

Russian Grain Ship Attacked by Ukrainian Drones, Raising Global Food Security Concerns

A Russian grain ship, initially believed to have sunk following a Ukrainian drone attack, has been located and towed back to shore, according to TASS. The attack, which occurred on April 5, resulted in the death of three crew members. The vessel was transporting wheat from the Port of Azov to Port Kavkaz. This incident has heightened concerns about global food security, especially in light of the ongoing U.S.-Israeli conflict with Iran, which has already disrupted agricultural trade.

Factbox-Energy facilities and shipping hit during US-Israeli war on Iran

Factbox-Energy facilities and shipping hit during US-Israeli war on Iran

April 7 (Reuters) - The U.S.-Israeli war on Iran and Tehran's retaliatory attacks on Gulf neighbours have damaged major energy facilities and disrupted shipping through the Strait of Hormuz, which handles about 20% of global oil and liquefied natural gas flows. U.S.

Trump will meet with NATO leader Rutte as he muses about pulling out of the military alliance

Trump will meet with NATO leader Rutte as he muses about pulling out of the military alliance

The White House says President Donald Trump will discuss leaving NATO when he meets with the military alliance's Secretary-General Mark Rutte

The Latest: Attacks reported in Iran and Gulf Arab nations hours after ceasefire announcement

The Latest: Attacks reported in Iran and Gulf Arab nations hours after ceasefire announcement

Iran, the United States, and Israel have reached a deal for a two-week ceasefire

UN Resolution on Hormuz Shipping Vetoed by China and Russia, U.S. Condemns Move

UN Resolution on Hormuz Shipping Vetoed by China and Russia, U.S. Condemns Move

China and Russia have vetoed a United Nations resolution aimed at protecting commercial shipping in the Strait of Hormuz, citing bias against Iran. The resolution, proposed by Bahrain, received 11 votes in favor but was blocked by the vetoes. The U.S. Ambassador to the UN, Mike Waltz, condemned the vetoes, highlighting the disruption caused by Iran's closure of the strait, which affects global oil and gas supplies. The resolution had been revised to remove any authorization for the use of force, focusing on defensive coordination among states. Despite these changes, China and Russia opposed the resolution, proposing an alternative that addresses broader Middle East issues.

Exclusive-Russia supplies Iran with cyber support, spy imagery to hone attacks, Ukraine says

Exclusive-Russia supplies Iran with cyber support, spy imagery to hone attacks, Ukraine says

By Tom Balmforth and John Irish LONDON/PARIS, April 7 (Reuters) - Russian satellites have made dozens of detailed imagery surveys of military facilities and critical sites across the Middle East to help Iran strike U.S. forces and other targets, according to a Ukrainian intelligence assessment.

Oil prices rise as US-Israeli war with Iran continues to disrupt supply

Oil prices rise as US-Israeli war with Iran continues to disrupt supply

By Katya Golubkova TOKYO, April 6 (Reuters) - Oil prices climbed on Monday on continuing fears of supply losses because of shipping disruptions in the key Middle East producing region from the U.S.-Israeli war with Iran. Brent crude futures rose $1.71, or 1.6%, to $110.74 a barrel by 0057 GMT. U.S.

UN expected to vote on watered-down Hormuz resolution on Tuesday

UN expected to vote on watered-down Hormuz resolution on Tuesday

By David Brunnstrom and John Irish April 6 (Reuters) - The U.N. Security Council is expected to vote on Tuesday on a resolution to protect commercial shipping in the Strait of Hormuz, but in significantly watered-down form after veto-wielding China opposed authorizing force, diplomats said.